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BG05 NKX

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,321 mi
Last recorded138,321 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 NKX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 138,321 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 138,321 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 127,704 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 115,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

small crack to bottom of screen

Pass 29 Jul 2013 102,438 miles

parking brake light on have checked levels ect all ok

Pass 27 Jul 2012 92,573 miles

Rear brake discs corroding & worn

Fail 25 Jul 2012 92,561 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake discs worn & corroded

Rear brake discs corroding & worn

Pass 23 Jul 2011 83,702 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

general corrosion front + rear discs

n/s/r tyre perishing/getting close to wear bars (may need replacing soon)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2010 76,443 miles

front brake pads near limits

Pass 16 Jul 2009 69,865 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 63,495 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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BG05 NKX is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 92,216 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG05 NKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG05 NKX registered?

BG05 NKX is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is BG05 NKX safe to buy?

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